Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 19:51:27 -0800
From: Clare Howell
Subject: IYF - HRC Trans-resolution
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Editor: Clare Howell, clare@gpac.org
Contact: Human Rights Campaign,
hrc@hrc.org
HRC BOARD PASSES RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT TRANS-ISSUES
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[Washington, D.C.: 9 Dec 98] THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN (HRC),
passed a resolution at their quarterly board meeting this
weekend expressing support for measures that counteract
discrimination based on gender identity.
"The Human Rights Campaign strongly supports public
and private initiatives that counter discrimination based
on real or perceived gender identity. We acknowledge the
extraordinary work of transgender organizations and leaders
and view them as important friends and powerful allies.
[HRC] is committed to a mutually beneficial relationship
with the transgender community. It is our hope that such a
relationship will help inform and craft a shared vision of
a world that honors and respects all people regardless of
sexual orientation or gender identity."
Said Candy Marcum, Board of Directors Co-Chair, "It is
our hope that this resolution will be seen as a first step in
reaffirming our strong support for remedies that will ban
discrimination based on gender identity. We hope to work
closely with the transgender community in finding the right
solution."
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